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Think PINK…The Barbiecore Trend

Barbiecore is the summer’s hottest and brightest trends! If you’ve been following me and Fashion Trends and Friends for any length of time, you already know that I’m a huge fan of all things pinkalicious, sparkly, glittery and extra since... Continue reading →

Dopamine Dressing: Part 1 of 2

My Current Must Haves Have you ever heard the term Dopamine Dressing? Dopamine dressing can be different for everyone. It’s simply just wearing the clothes that make you feel good! That could be joggers and a sweater. It could be... Continue reading →

Social Stylist

Chico’s ~ White House Black Market ~ Soma Intimates There’s a new Social Stylist in town; and I’m thrilled to announce IT’S ME! What exactly does that mean? It means that I’m your personal Style Expert for Chico’s, White House... Continue reading →

FEATURE A FRIEND

Meet Beth of Beth’s Buckles Instagram: bethbuckles One of the best things about having a blog and being on social media is the relationships and connections that are formed! Despite most of them being virtual when I have had the... Continue reading →

Love Is In the Air

Valentine’s Looks for Millennials and Mid-Lifers If you’ve been following with Fashion Trends and Friends, you know that we (Lori, Cindy and I – friends since college) originally got started with the premise that no matter your age or your... Continue reading →

Gift Giving Ideas

These are a Few of My Favorite Things Planning what to give all the special people on your list can be stressful and overwhelming; or it can be fun and relatively simple. I hope that my recommendations will give you... Continue reading →

Chic Sneak Peek

Chico’s New Collection – May 2021 Maggie, the store manager at the Chico’s Naperville location, hosted another Chic Sneak Peek this past week! It’s always great getting together with Maggie, the Naperville sales staff and fellow Chicago Midlife Influencers to... Continue reading →

Good Things Come in Small Packages

More than just jewelry…It’s an experience at K.Hollis Jewelers K.Hollis Jewelers from Fun to Fine Women owned small business and small businesses in general are a staple to our communities! Whenever possible, I love to support small! Many years ago... Continue reading →